Detective's Phoenix (Borderless) is a foil standout from Modern Horizons 3, pairing speed with a sharp, investigative edge on the battlefield. For {2}{R}, this enchantment creature brings a swift flyer into the fight and echoes the set's noir-inspired vibe with a mechanic that rewards smart, tempo-based play.
Detective's Phoenix Borderless Foil: Quickstrike Flame
On the battlefield, Detective's Phoenix offers immediate presence with flying and haste, and its bestow option creates a mobile aura that can punch through priorities when attached to a strong attacker. Enchanting a creature with the aura grants +2/+2 along with continued flying and haste, letting you push through damage or swing a stalled match in your favor. The card also provides graveyard recursion, allowing you to cast Detective's Phoenix from your graveyard using its bestow ability, which supports a resilient, repeatable plan as the game tightens.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{R}
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Card Type – Enchantment Creature — Phoenix
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Subtypes – Phoenix
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Bestow — {R}, Collect evidence 6. Flying, haste. Enchanted creature gets +2/+2 and has flying and haste. You may cast Detective's Phoenix from your graveyard using its bestow ability.
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Power / Toughness – 2/2
